By Foster Keebaugh
Progressing through the season the Ponte Vedra Sharks have gone 5-2 losing to only Fletcher High School and Bartram Trail High School. The Sharks are captained by senior, Hugh Williams and Dean Batelli. Coming off of an average season last year going 5-3, coach Kyle Barry, who was only recently promoted, hopes to bring home the state title this year. Captain Batelli said, “swimming has taught me that success comes from hard work, not just talent. Every lap, no matter how challenging, is progress. When things get hard, that’s when you grow stronger. Keep swimming, keep pushing, and trust all your effort will pay off.”
“Swimming has taught me that success comes from hard work, not just talent. Every lap, no matter how challenging, is progress. When things get hard, that’s when you grow stronger. Keep swimming, keep pushing, and trust all your effort will pay off.”
dean batelli
The girls’ team is coming off a state championship season and is hoping to win the title again. Captained by Penny Zarcynski and Victoria Joseph the Sharks are 7-0. The Sharks hope to hold the undefeated streak next week against Nease and Beachside. Victoria added “We are hoping to stay undefeated and win states this year.” Led by coach Ashley Reutter, the girls continue to train for the last regular season meet.
Picutred: Lily Euwer diving into the relay
